The Search is on! A new clue will be revealed here daily through Friday, Oct. 24 unless the medallion is found prior to that date. The clues will appear first on the front page of the Northwest Life section in The Seattle Times and at seattletimes.com.
Clue #10 - Friday, Oct. 24
Activist Anderson strolled through his park,
Sat down at the pool to rest from his lark.
Behind a rock he saw what was there,
Surprise! The medallion, placed with great care.
Did you know?
In the U.S., we give frogs the word "ribbit" or "croak." People from all over the world give other words to frogs:
Chinese: guo guo
Afrikaans: kwaak-kwaak
Swedish: kvack
Clue #9 - Thursday, Oct. 23
Bordered by eleven pines east and south,
Underground streams pool just at the mouth.
Set in gray stone under great weight,
An oasis named for legislator of state.
Did you know?
Many frogs can change color in a few moments. When faced with danger, a quick color change comes in handy to warn warning predators of poisonous glands. Others change color to blend in with their surroundings, a helpful survival technique indeed.
Clue #8 - Wednesday, Oct. 22
Many years later, these similar directions,
Green ribbons planned as grand connections.
How sharp these brothers to have foreseen,
Allowing species to move betwixt and between.
Did you know?
At home, you can help frogs and amphibians in their fight to survive. In your garden, eliminate fertilizers and pesticides, and provide shelter for hibernating frogs. Your amphibian friends will thank you by consuming up to three times their weight in garden pests and bugs in one season...some even eat slugs!
Clue #7 - Tuesday, Oct. 21
The yearn to discover may soon be quenched,
Structure your goal with respect to the French.
The bottom line is your right to reserve,
A soothing place to relax and conserve.
Did you know?
Frogs breathe and absorb water through their skin, and are therefore especially susceptible to pesticide and chemical poisoning. Interestingly, they can also breathe with lungs, which are also used to make calls that attract mates and ward off predators.
Clue #6 - Monday, Oct. 20
Crabs from the forest met three brothers,
Then pitched to the glow, one after the other.
Told from the totems of ancient descent,
Her tears of protection etch her torment.
Did you know?
Woodland Park Zoo (WPZ) is making great strides in amphibian conservation efforts. Currently, WPZ is working with Northwest Trek, Oregon Zoo, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on a 'headstarting' program. In this program, Oregon spotted frog egg masses are brought in from the field, raised, and then released back into protected release sites.
Clue #5 - Sunday, Oct. 19
Settlers leapt in and trees fast fell,
Fragile landscape soon bid farewell.
Urban vigor was built to accommodate,
Once there were more, now two less than eight.
Did you know?
Along with many other Northwest conservation organizations, our own Woodland Park Zoo participates in the Northwest Zoo and Aquarium Alliance. This group was formed to engage the public in conservation efforts and to heighten awareness of the worldwide amphibian crisis.
Clue #4 - Saturday, Oct. 18
Changes from green with just one degree,
Contrary to name, lives not in a tree.
Kids know the Amphibian of Washington State,
Leads a chorus of voices looking for dates.
Did you know?
Because they are more vulnerable than many other creatures, frogs are considered to be an indicator species, or an aquatic version of the canary in the coal mine. Plummeting populations of frogs may be a foreshadowing of what is to come for other animal and plant species.
Clue #3 - Friday, Oct. 17
From City's woodland "Year of the Frog" leaps,
To a temperate locale, via bustling streets.
Feel confident heading down the right track,
No second guessing when the Zoo’s got your back.
Did you know?
The decline in frogs and amphibians is a global issue, even here in the wet and verdant Pacific Northwest. Chorus frogs and Oregon spotted frogs are two species facing rapid decline in our region. In fact, the spotted frog is classified as an endangered species in Washington State.
Clue #2 - Thursday, Oct. 16
The silent coast can oft be found,
Leaping in tune with rippling sound.
Coursing in cloister, this much evolved creature,
Hiding beneath when found in nature.
Did you know?
The chytrid fungus is a leading culprit for declining frog populations. This fungus was identified in the 1930s in sub-Saharan Africa on African clawed frogs. Tens of thousands of these frogs are exported around the globe each year, most for medical testing and exotic pets. This exportation is thought to have spread the deadly chytrid fungus.
Clue #1 - Wednesday, Oct. 15
End here to play Seattle’s annual quest,
Meet hidden red-legged frog in the west.
A stately species with more call than bark,
Naturally admired for its blushing heart.
Did you know?
One third of all amphibian species, including frogs, salamanders, toads and newts, are threatened with extinction. An alarming 165 species are already thought to be extinct. Habitat loss and degradation are main culprits, however, now the rapidly spreading chytrid fungus is emerging as a significant cause of amphibian decline.
